Specialist Procurement Core Services | Perth

Procurement Specialist - (Utilities)

• Joining the Business Partner Supply Chain & Services team, act as a commercial conduit between the Asset (RTIO) and the Global and Regional Categories team.
• Create sustainable value for Stakeholders and deliver innovative supply chain solutions that support the strategic plan of the business.
• Plan, advise and provide cost saving solutions for managing goods and services spend for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) Utilities Division.
• Lead sustainability initiatives in support of Rio Tinto’s ESG objectives.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to work closely with the asset (RTIO) to determine good/services requirements and collaborate with the Global and Regional categories to ensure alignment of strategies and priorities. The Procurement Specialist will partner with the business, being the first point of contact for the asset and facilitating interactions with the wider procurement team.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with a partnership mindset coupled with a desire to build their procurement/category management experience. Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role.

Reporting to the RTP Business Partner Core Services, you will:

• Drive ‘safety’ into the contract and procurement processes;
• Align Global and Regional category sourcing strategies with divisional priorities;
• Contribute to commercial goals by considering: local procurement and emerging market opportunities, productivity, total cost of ownership, payment and security of supply;
• Lead or support negotiations with key suppliers;
• Manage supplier performance and reinforce key performance indicators as necessary;
• Identify and monitor initiatives that deliver value to the business; and
• Deliver local sourcing projects.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Solid procurement/sourcing/contracts processes work experience;
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise, coupled with the ability to formulate and present contracts and category strategies;
• Good communication skills to influence, engage and build strong rapport with key stakeholders;
• Effective time management skill, the ability to balance multiple and competing priorities; and
• Creative problem solving skills with strong strategic outlook and analytical capabilities.

Preferred, but not essential:

• Bachelor degree/post graduate qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Applications close on 6 September 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)